Project Manager

Job:ProjectManager 

Location: Thousand Oaks,CA or San Francisco CA 
Positiontype:Full Time 

Reportsto:ED, Acute Program Lead  

Organization Overview 

Latigo Biotherapeutics is a private, early-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing the next generation ofnon-opioidmedicines for pain and pain-related syndromes to transform the lives of patients. Latigo has a robust pipeline, is well-funded by blue chip investors, and hasa highly successful management team and Board of Directors. The company was founded in 2019 and is basedin Thousand Oaks, CA. We are science-based, data-driven, patient-focused, and forward-thinking.  

Position Summary 

Latigo is seeking a Manager ofProgram Management to work closely withthe Acute Program Lead and serve as the operational backbone of theacute pain program team as the asset advances toward NDA submission and U.S. launch. This role drives the development and execution of cross-functional program plans that enable the overall program strategy, coordinating regulatory, nonclinical, clinical, CMC/supply, quality, and commercial workstreams across the path to filing and the pre-launch build. Scientific competency and drug development knowledge are essential to interact with cross-functional stakeholders, contribute to development strategy, and translate that strategy into execution. The successful candidate will bring a solution-oriented attitude, a sharp eye for detail, and a willingness to learn in a team environment. 

Primary responsibilities include (but are not limited to): 

• Accountable for the integrated program plan andtimelines across regulatory, nonclinical, clinical, CMC/supply, quality, and commercial workstreams;maintain scenario-based critical-path timelines from NDA submission through PDUFA and launch.  

• Drive decision-making and coordinate with the team or functional management toidentify and resolve program or resource issues; monitor and manage program progress, schedules, and resources to meet or exceed program goals.  

• Collaborate with program teams to developstrategy, and
  identify key program goals. 

• Monitor and manage program progress,schedules and resources to meet or exceed program goals. 

• Ensure program plans are currentand in alignment with any strategic shifts. 

• Evaluate and communicate the probability and impact of risks, risk management plans and ensureintegration into the overall program plans for monitoring deliverables. 

• Serve as the program team’ssingle source of truth- convert meeting discussions into concise, decision- and action-oriented minutes and drivetimely information flow so stakeholders and leadership stay aligned and institutional knowledge is captured and accessible.  

• Support program budget development,tracking and variance management. 

• As necessary, challenge teams by providing disconfirming information andencourage innovative problem- solving. 

Basicqualifications: 

• B.A. degree or higher in life sciences or related disciplines. 

• Minimumsix (6) years’ experience within the Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, or other Healthcare related field, with minimumthree (3) years in direct drug development project management. 

• Solid understanding of all aspects of drug development and commercialization. 

• Proficient in project management principles and tools such asSmartSheet and Excel. 

• Self-motivated and highly flexible individual whois able to manage multiple tasks, and priorities within a fast-paced environment with minimal oversight. 

• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority. 

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational,written and verbal communication skills.